Asante Technologies user manual IntraSwitch 5308FL Components

IntraSwitch

5308FL

Components

IntraSwitch 5308FL Components

10/100TX Port

The single auto-negotiating 10/100TX port allows for the connection of a 10Base-T or 100Base-T (Fast Ethernet) device. See “10/100TX Port” on page 2-9 for more information.

10Base-FL Ports

The eight 10Base-FL ports with ST connectors allow for the connection of 10Base-FL Ethernet devices. See “10Base-FL Ports” on page 2-9 for more information.

Management Connections

The Console port can be used for out-of-band management of the IntraSwitch 5308FL. See “Out-of-Band Management” on page 4-4 for information.

MII Expansion Slots

The two Media Independent Interface (MII) expansion slots allow for the addition of various Asanté access modules, including: 10/100TX, 100Base-FX, 10Base-FL, or BNC. See “MII Ports” on page 2-6 for more information.

Redundant Power Supply Connector

The redundant power supply connector can be used to connect to an Asanté external RPSU 6000 redundant power supply (sold separately).

The RPSU 6000 provides the IntraSwitch 5308FL with power in the event that the units’s main power connection fails.

For more information on the RPSU 6000, see the RPSU’s Installation Guide. For part number information, see Appendix C in this manual.

Power Switch

The power switch turns the IntraSwitch 5308FL on or off. See “Connecting Power” on page 2-8 for instructions on powering on the IntraSwitch 5308FL.

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